Youth: Online – Acting 101
Discover acting online and explore your creativity.
This fully online program provides comprehensive training in scene study, text analysis, voice, movement, and speech. Students develop confidence, emotional and physical expression, and a deep understanding of acting principles.
NIC emphasizes practical learning to help students explore their creativity, find their voice, and gain the confidence to act professionally.
Program Overview
A Fun, Creative Exploration for Youth Interested in Acting
Dive into the world of acting and discover what it’s like to perform on screen or stage. Through interactive online classes, you’ll practice acting exercises, explore characters, and develop your confidence in performing.
This program helps you learn how to express emotions, understand scripts, and improve your voice, movement, and stage presence. NIC’s project-based approach encourages curiosity, creativity, and self-expression while giving you the skills to keep growing as a young actor.
Key Outcomes
Build a Strong Acting Foundation
Learn the basics of scene work, movement, voice, and text analysis to support future growth.
Gain Confidence in Performance
Practice acting exercises in live online classes where you can learn, experiment, and perform safely.
Discover Your Voice
This program encourages you to explore who you are as a performer and how to express yourself creatively.
Prepare for Future Training
Gain the skills and confidence to continue acting in more advanced courses, on stage, or on camera.
Program Information
Program Costs
Application Fee
$20.00
Tuition Fee
$3,950.00
Included in tuition fees: Scripts (valued at $125).
Not included in tuition fees: Does not include basic school supplies (pens, pencils, highlighters, scissors, paper, USB drives, etc.).
Program Hours & Length
Program Hours: 280
Weeks: 14
Start Dates
2026
January
May
August
November
Career Outcomes
• Commercials Actor
• Small Actor Roles
• Stand In
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be at 12–17 years old.
- Submit a completed Student Application Form and Admissions Questionnaire (available in paper or online formats).
- Documents signed by parent/guardian.
Curriculum
Acting 101 Program Modules
Text Analysis (56 hours)
Text Analysis (Y1-TA) is the in-depth study of the text and storyline to discover the significance and meaning behind the words. This course takes actors through a step-by-step process of breaking down text until there is a complete understanding of the information available.
Movement, Voice and Speech (112 hours)
Movement, Voice, and Speech (Y1-MVS) is designed to introduce actors to the physicality of acting and the power of the voice, starting with relaxation and breathing as a means of exploring the body. You will explore phonetic movement (sound and movement), develop awareness of rhythm and flexibility, and improve balance, posture, and body alignment.
Scene Study (112 hours)
Scene Study (Y1-SS) is the fundamental component of any script or play. By studying and performing in well-written scenes, actors will learn to analyze structure, identify objectives, lay tactics, connect to themselves, connect to their scene partner, and connect to the story.
Curriculum
TEXT ANALYSIS • MOVEMENT, VOICE & SPEECH • SCENE STUDY
The Online Acting 101 Youth curriculum introduces you to the building blocks of acting. You’ll explore scene study, character development, voice, speech, and text analysis through interactive lessons.
Project-based exercises let you practice your skills creatively, helping you gain confidence, discover your talents, and develop a foundation to grow as a young actor.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills.
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Start Your Application
Get ready to explore your creativity, build confidence, and discover what acting can teach you! This program is your first step toward developing your skills, expressing yourself, and having fun with acting.
Click below to apply and start your journey at NIC.